Biotechnology company International Stem Cell Corporation today announced that its Research and Therapeutic Development Group will team up with scientists from the University of California, Irvine to conduct a second phase of preclinical experiments on retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), (in layman’s terms, the colored cell layer of the retina), derived from parthenogenetic stem cells.

RPE is an integral part of proper eye function. The loss of function contributes to a variety of disabling eye conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in seniors.

ISCO’s preclinical research will allow scientists to test the restoration ability of the cells affected by retinal degeneration in rodent models. The company said that previous data on animal models showed “encouraging” results, demonstrating that visual degradation caused by AMD can be slowed through RPE transplantation.

In the past, one of the major barriers for transplantation is the lack of sufficient RPE cells

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Rolls-Royce Group has opted to add Parker Aerospace’s heat management valves to the pneumatics package it already supplies on the Trent XWB engine program. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is the only engine currently available to power the new Airbus A350 family of aircrafts. Parker Hannifin (PH) estimates that the package has the potential to contribute approximately $175 million in revenues over the lifetime of the program.

Product design, manufacture, and support will be completed by the Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division in Irvine, California. The heat management valve package will include a surface air oil heat exchanger oil bypass valve (SAOHE OBV) and variable frequency generator surface air cooled oil cooler thermal bypass valve (VFG SACOC TBV).

In addition to the heat management valves, Parker’s supplies to the Trent XWB include several product lines in congruence to Rolls-Royce’s requirements: the pneumatics valve suite enabling anti-icing, turbine case cooling and engine

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SectorWatch.biz announces the availability of a commentary of interest to investors in Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCBB:TOOT) and other foodservice-related equities making news and driving markets today. Investors can view our free commentaries at: www.SectorWatch.biz – in association with FiSpace.net, a dynamic social networking site for investors.

It takes an unwavering focus on the bottom line to successfully navigate the troubled waters of the current economy. But the potential rewards are within reach for companies that are willing to make the tough decisions.

Such is the case for Tootie Pie Company, Inc., a premium baker and seller of high-quality, handmade pies, which recently reported a net profit of $29,771 on revenues of $910,837 for the period ending December 31, 2009, versus a net loss of $30,618 on revenues of $909,741 for the same period in 2008; a $60,389 or 6.6%

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China’s economic vitality has gained increasing importance globally partly because its growth remained robust even as the world’s developed economies suffered the steepest drop in trade and economic output in decades. Statistics released last week showed that China’s yearlong downturn in export growth reversed in December surging nearly 18% from 2008 – well beyond the median forecast by Dow Jones Newswire’s poll of nine economists. World Bank estimates suggest that China — the world’s fifth-largest economy four years ago — may soon surpass Japan to claim the No. 2 spot.

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IRVINE, Calif. - January 19, 2010 - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW), today announced that it has entered into a professional services agreement with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to several recent reports, the current economic downturn is creating a lasting return to online travel sites focused on budget-conscious consumers looking for bargains.

Although overall travel spending contracted with the economy in 2009, a report by Forrester Research indicates that travel spending is expected to rebound starting in 2010 and continue upward through 2013. And online travel may lead the way. Online leisure and business travel spending is expected to increase from 2008 levels of $111 billion to $158 billion by 2013.

This trend bodes well for companies such as Budget Center Inc. (Pink Sheets:BDGN), which has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This includes the development of highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains such as budgetairlines.com, budgethotels.com, budgetresorts.com, budgetravel.com, budgetskiing.com, budgetadventures.com, budgetentertainment.com, and budgetcharters.com.

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ChinaTel Group Inc., through their controlled subsidiaries, provides telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services globally. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the countries they serve include the United States, China, Argentina, Peru, and Chile.

ChinaTel Group Inc.’s goal is to acquire and operate WiMAX networks in key markets throughout the world. They are working to be a leader of Internet technologies. Taking advantage of the WiMAX technology wave, they believe they will have the capabilities to become a catalyst of change for the new generation of Internet applications and users. Their corporate strategy is to build leading-edge IP-leveraged solutions advanced by their worldwide infrastructure and leadership in emerging markets.

ChinaTel provides fixed line telephone, conventional long distance, high-speed wireless broadband, and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services. ChinaTel is presently building, deploying, and operating wireless broadband telecommunications networks in Asia and South America. This is with and for CECT-Chinacomm Communications Co., Ltd.,

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Masimo Corp. (MASI) recently announced the expansion of its corporate campus in Irvine, California with the addition of an adjacent 32,000 sq. ft. building. This is the company's third building on its corporate campus. Masimo stated that the new building is expected to accommodate more than 200 employees.

The expansion of Masimo’s corporate headquarters will further strengthen its engineering, sales and administrative functions in 2010. These are required to accommodate the increasing demand for its breakthrough medical technologies, including the expansion of its Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry and new Acoustic Monitoring business. The current year alone has seen more than 150 hospitals throughout the world adapt the company’s advanced pulse oximetry technology.

As a reminder, earlier this month, Masimo’s new customer, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, completed its system-wide conversion to Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology. Brookdale has also installed Masimo’s first-ever continuous and non-invasive hemoglobin

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Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CVAT). CVAT’s CaviGulation system offers essentially complete disinfection (up 99.999 %) by killing bacteria and viruses. The system is primarily designed for physico-chemical reactions used in water treatment. CaviGulation is a complex process with a multitude of mechanisms operating synergistically to remove pollutants from the water. Furthermore, Cavitation Technologies is in discussions with Trinity Vendor Finance, a division of the Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Group to provide

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